The table below is a detailed list contains 437 ANZSCO occupations and non ANZSCO occupations from eight (8) DAMAs active regional states and territory.
Last Updated on July 15, 2023 by Ozlinks Education
The Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) is a labour agreement between the Australian government and approved regional employers. The program that allows Australian employers operating in the designated areas to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers to work for them in the nominated occupation position on the DAMA list. Generally, the labour agreements are valid for five years and utilise the Temporary Skills Shortage (subclass 482) and Employer Nominated Scheme subclass 494, subclass 186 migration program.
Designated Area Migration Agreement List
Adelaide City DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Adelaide City DAMA list.
Concessions
The Adelaide City DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Adelaide City DAMA website for full details.
Source: Adelaide City DAMA
South Australia Regional DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the South Australia Regional DAMA list.
Concessions
The South Australia Regional DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit South Australia Regional DAMA website for full details.
Source: South Australia Region
Orana DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Orana, New South Wales (NSW) DAMA list.
If the nominee is applying for a TSS visa, the average International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score required is 5.0 with no component being less than 4.0 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement.
If the nominee is applying for an ENS visa, the average IELTS score required is 5.0, with no component being less than 4.5 (or the equivalent grading of one of the other English tests). If professional registration for the nominated occupation requires a higher level, then this is the overriding requirement. Full details visit
Exemptions
Visa applicants whom holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.
Applicant is a passport holder from:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- the Republic of Ireland
- the United Kingdom
- the United States of America
Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and rdaorana
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.
There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the Orana NSW DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit Orana
Northern Territory DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Northern Territory DAMA list.
Explanation:
# occupations not listed in ANZSCO
^ applicants must meet occupational licensing or registration requirements.
English language concessions in the table below are applicable to the occupations on the Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement (NT DAMA) list.
IELTS band | Standard | TSS concession | ENS concession |
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Overall | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 5.0 |
5.0 | 5.0 |
Speaking | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
4.0 | 4.5 |
Listening | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
4.0 | 4.5 |
Reading | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
No minimum | 4.5 |
Writing | Medium term stream – 5.0 Short term stream – 4.5 |
No minimum | 4.5 |
Exemptions
Visa applicant holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.
Applicant is a passport holder from:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- the Republic of Ireland
- the United Kingdom
- the United States of America
Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and NT
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.
There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the NT DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit industry.nt.gov.au
Far North Queensland DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Far North Queensland, Cairns Chamber of Commerce DAMA list.
ANZSCO | Occupation | Skill Level | Designated Area | TSMIT Concession | English Language Concession | Age Concession (494/186) | Permanent Pathway | Assessing Authority* |
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' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Bar Attendant (Supervisor) | 4 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Brewer | 4 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Cafe or Restaurant Supervisor | 3 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Diving Instructor (Tourism or Photography) | 3 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Farm Inspector | 3 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Farm Supervisor | 3 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Marine Environment Interpreter | 1 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Night Auditor | 3 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Waiter (supervisor) | 4 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>070499# | Housekeeping Supervisor | 4 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>121299 | Crop Farmers nec | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>121313 | Dairy Cattle Farmer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>131112 | Sales and Marketing Manager | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | IML | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>134111 | Child Care Centre Manager | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | ACECQA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>134211 | Medical Administrator \ Medical Superintendent | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>134299 | Health and Welfare Services Managers nec | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>139914 | Quality Assurance Manager | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>141111 | Cafe or Restaurant Manager | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>141311 | Hotel or Motel Manager | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>141999 | Accommodation and Hospitality Managers nec | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>142111 | Retail Manager (General) | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>149212 | Customer Service Manager | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>149311 | Conference and Event Organiser | 2 | ALL | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>149999 | Hospitality, Retail and Service Managers nec | 2 | LIMITED | 48/50 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>221111 | Accountant (General) | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | (a) CPAA; or
(b) CAANZ; or (c) IPA |
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' rel='' target='_self'>221213 | External Auditor | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | (a) CPAA; or
http://www.publicaccountants.org.au (c) CAANZ |
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' rel='' target='_self'>221214 | Internal Auditor | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>231199 | Air Transport Professionals nec | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>231212 | Ship's Engineer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | AMSA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>231215 | Marine Surveyor | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | AMSA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>233211 | Civil Engineer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | Engineers Australia | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>233916 | Naval Architect \ Marine Designer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | Engineers Australia | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>234411 | Geologist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>234516 | Marine Biologist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>234711 | Veterinarian | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | AVBC | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>241111 | Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | AITSL | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>242211 | Vocational Education Teacher \ Polytechnic Teacher | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | (a) (Trades) is TRA; and
(b) (Non Trades) is VETASSESS |
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' rel='' target='_self'>251211 | Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | ASMIRT | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>251214 | Sonographer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | ASMIRT | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>251312 | Occupational Health and Safety Adviser | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | VETASSESS | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252111 | Chiropractor | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | CCEA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252112 | Osteopath | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | AOAC | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252312 | Dentist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | ADC | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252411 | Occupational Therapist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | OTC | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252511 | Physiotherapist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | APC | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>252611 | Podiatrist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | PodBA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>253111 | General Practitioner | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | MedBA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>253112 | Resident Medical Officer | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | MedBA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>253211 | Anaesthetist | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | MedBA | |||
' rel='' target='_self'>253311 | Specialist Physician (General Medicine) | 1 | ALL | 53/55 | MedBA | |||
Concessions
The Far North Queensland DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Far North Queensland DAMA website for full details.
Source: Far North Queensland
Warrnambool City Council DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Warrnambool City Council, Victoria (VIC), Great South Coast, DAMA list.
Concessions
The Warrnambool City Council DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Warrnambool City Council DAMA website for full details.
Source: Warrnambool City Council
For the Occupations listed in the Great South Coast, Warrnambool City Council table above, the following English language concessions are available:
TSS & ENS concession: average score of IELTS 5.0 with no component being less that IELTS 4.0 (unless registration or licensing requires a higher level of English.
IELTS means the International English Language Testing System or the equivalent in another accepted English language test.
Other accepted English language tests are:
Occupational English Test (OET);
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT);
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic test; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test.
Exemptions
Visa applicants whom holding the following passport do not need to undertake an English test.
Applicant is a passport holder from:
- Canada
- New Zealand
- the Republic of Ireland
- the United Kingdom
- the United States of America
Information is cited from Department of Home Affairs (DHA) and warrnambool.vic.gov.au
The Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) is currently AUD53,900. Both the AMSR for the nominated occupation and the guaranteed annual earnings you will pay to the worker must be at least as much as the current TSMIT. The TSMIT does not include non-monetary benefits such as accommodation or a car.
There are four types of TSMIT concessions available for employers under the Great South Coast, VIC: Warrnambool City Council DAMA, for full Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) visit warrnambool.vic.gov.au/concessions
The Goldfields, Western Australia DAMA List
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Goldfields DAMA list.
Note:
- Year 2 – 500 approved nominations for (TSS) (ENS) (SESR) Visas (note: the following year to be advised following an annual review)
- # occupations not listed in ANZSCO
- n/a – not available and no pathway to permanent residency, therefore the requirements for Driller’s Assistants relate to TSS visas only
- TBA – to be advised once announced
Concessions
The Goldfields DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit Goldfields DAMA website for full details.
Western Australia’s South West DAMA List
Released: 14/12/2021
The table below is a detailed list of all occupations on the Western Australia’s South West region DAMA list. The DAR (Shire of Dardanup)
Source: South West DAMA
Concessions
The South West DAMA has provided English Language concession, and Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) concessions for some occupations, these occupations are listed in the table above, please visit South West DAMA website for full details.
Designated Area Migration Agreements
There are twelve (12) DAMAs, regional states and territories actively participating in this program. The following is a list of the DAMAs, followed by links to the appropriate representatives of the Designated Areas.
- Adelaide City Technology and Innovation Advancement, SA: Skilled & Business Migration
- East Kimberley, WA: East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Far North Queensland, QLD: Cairns Chamber of Commerce,
- Goulburn Valley, VIC: Goulburn Valley
- Great South Coast, VIC: Warrnambool City Council
- Northern Territory, NT: Northern Territory Designated Area Migration Agreement
- Orana, NSW: Regional Development Australia – Orana, NSW
- Pilbara, WA: RDA Pilbara
- South Australia Regional, SA: Skilled & Business Migration
- South West, WA: Shire of Dardanup
- The Goldfields, WA: City of Kalgoorlie Boulder
- Townsville, QLD: Townsville Enterprise Limited